yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt 

ˈyərt

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia

also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

Illustration of yurt

Examples of yurt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s also a separate suite with a gym, infrared sauna, kitchen, and a deck, plus lush green lawns dotted with 40 native fruit trees, meandering pathways, a 40-foot saltwater pool with a spillover spa, and a custom yurt. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026

Located in Colcord near the Arkansas border in northeastern Oklahoma, Natural Falls State Park also offers several yurts, which can be reserved online. —Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 20 Apr. 2026

Settle in for a night of starry skies by the crackling fire at a variety of cabins, lodges, campsites, and yurts. —Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Treebones Resort is a hidden Big Sur retreat featuring yurts, tents, and tiny houses designed to blend into the natural landscape. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yurt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

yurt

noun

ˈyu̇(ə)rt 

: a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia

Etymology

from Russian yurta "a domed tent, yurt"; of Turkish origin